Tweet Help me understand your priorities better, by filling out my 60 second survey Patrick's 60 Second Survey Current Local Issues National Issues Your details Leave this field blank To what extent do you agree with each of Patrick's priorities for Central Suffolk & North Ipswich? Questions Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree Backing Suffolk business From Needham Market to Wickham Market, Framlingham, Debenham and Ipswich, business is woven into the fabric of our community and Suffolk’s identity. Our market towns thrive on small enterprise, and our farms trade globally. I will back businesses of all sizes by pushing for lower taxes, lighter regulation and reduced costs.. Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree Delivering better support for people at risk of and impacted by flooding The 2023 floods left many stranded, unable to shop or see a doctor. I will work with the Environment Agency and Suffolk County Council to reduce the impact of heavy rain and flooding. Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree Protecting our countryside Having grown up in Suffolk, I know how special our countryside is — and I want to protect it for future generations. I oppose the Norwich to Tilbury pylon route and will ensure local voices are heard on developments that threaten our landscape. Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree Improving services for children and young people As a father of two young sons, I want every child in Suffolk to have access to a great education. I’ll work with Suffolk County Council to secure better funding from the Department for Education, strengthen our SEND provision, and ensure children benefit from more time outdoors, more exercise, and richer extracurricular opportunities. Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree Reducing crime and creating safe neighbourhoods Thanks to PCC Tim Passmore, Suffolk has record police numbers and low crime rates. But we can go further. I’ll campaign for fairer funding for Suffolk Constabulary, to put more officers on our streets and free them from desk duties to focus on tackling crime. Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree Delivering better quality health services for people across Central Suffolk and North Ipswich I support the Triple Lock and the rise in the tax-free pension allowance. We’ve delivered £70 million more for our local NHS, including £25 million for Ipswich Hospital’s A&E. But there’s more to do — I’ll push for greater investment in GP surgeries and better access to NHS dentistry. Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree What is currently the most important local issue to you?
